Scholarship

The Thomas Peyton Berry, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is a $1,200 scholarship established in memory of TJ Berry and his service to the community and the Henrico County Police Department. The scholarship is created to encourage and enable motivated Henrico County Public Schools seniors to pursue opportunities in public service such as law enforcement, nursing, forensic science, fire science, ROTC, and emergency service professions. Applicants must be graduating seniors planning to attend a two-year community or four-year college/university, trade, vocational or technical school.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Be a senior planning to pursue a program of study that will lead to a career in criminal justice and law enforcement (police officers, detectives, special agents); pursuing college ROTC with plans for a military career; nursing; forensic science: fire science; emergency service (EMT, EMS, paramedic)
• Be a permanent U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident at the time of application
• Be pursuing a Standard or Advanced Studies diploma
• Be enrolled in Henrico County Public Schools for at least 4 years
• Possess a minimum G.P.A. of 2.75
• Submit evidence of a commitment to school and community service
• Applicants pursuing college ROTC must have completed 2 years of JROTC in high school

The Lucia Whalen Bremer Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $6,000 is presented by the Henrico Education Foundation and the Bremer Family. Lucia was a bright student, a dedicated athlete, a hard worker, and an optimistic young person who had the natural ability to make connections with those around her. Shortly after Lucia was killed, her community recognized the impact of her loss and responded by donating significant support to her family. It is with those funds that Lucia’s parents established this scholarship with the intention of helping other young people to achieve their educational goals and to ultimately make a positive contribution to their community. The funds may be used for tuition, books, or other school-related costs and will be paid directly to the recipient’s educational institution. The selection committee will review applications through a blinded process facilitated by the Henrico Education Foundation.

ELIGILIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Be enrolled in Henrico County Public Schools or a Henrico County resident enrolled at the CodeRVA Regional High School or Governor’s school.
• Have attended Quioccasin Middle School for at least one year
• Be a high school senior planning to attend a four-year college, university or community college or technical school.
• Be pursuing a Standard or an Advanced Studies diploma
• Possess a minimum GPA of 3.0

The Julia Budzinski Memorial Scholarship in the amount of two, $3,000 awards is presented by the Henrico Education Foundation and the Budzinski Family. Julia is remembered by friends and family for her positivity, humility, fierce competitiveness, hard work and the deep impact she had on those around her. She was a talented athlete, bright student and brought an energy that was uplifting. More than anything, she loved her faith, family, friends and community. The funds may be used for tuition, books, or other school-related costs and will be paid directly to the recipient’s educational institution or a 529 education account for the benefit and use of the award recipient. The selection committee will review applications through a blind process facilitated by the Henrico Education Foundation.

ELIGILIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Be enrolled in either Glen Allen High School or Mills Godwin High School at the time of application.
• Be a high school senior planning to pursue further study or training beyond high school.
• Be pursuing a Standard or an Advanced Studies diploma.
• Possess a minimum GPA of 3.0.

The Cheryl Hite Mitchell Memorial Scholarship of two, $2,500 awards will honor the beautiful life and spirit of Cheryl Hite Mitchell annually. Scholarships will be given to an Exceptional Education student at both Mills E. Godwin and J R Tucker High Schools.

Cheryl was a beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, educator, colleague and friend to many. She always tried to see the best in everyone she encountered. This was demonstrated daily in her 28 years of service to the Exceptional Education students of Henrico County Public Schools. Cheryl’s was a life well lived with care and compassion for all. She touched many lives, and all were better for it.

The funds may be used for tuition, books, or other school-related costs and will be paid directly to the recipient’s educational institution or a 529 education account for the benefit and use of the award recipient. The selection committee will review applications through a blind process facilitated by the Henrico Education Foundation.

ELIGILIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Be enrolled in the exceptional education program at either J.R. Tucker High School or Mills E. Godwin High School at the time of application.
• Be a high school senior planning to pursue further study or training beyond high school.
• Be pursuing a Standard or an Advanced Studies diploma.
• Possess a minimum GPA of 2.5.

The David A Kaechele Memorial Scholarship Fund in the amount of $1,000 is presented by the Henrico Education Foundation in memory of Henrico Supervisor David A Kaechele. The funds may be used for tuition, books or other school related costs and will be paid directly to the educational institution.

ELIGILIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Be a senior planning to pursue further study or training beyond high school
• Be enrolled in Henrico County Public Schools and have attended Kaechele Elementary School for at least one year
• Be a high school senior planning to attend a four-year college, university or community college
• Be pursuing a Standard or an Advanced Studies diploma
• Possess a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Submit evidence of involvement in co-curricular activities

The Dayne Michael Kaufman Memorial Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship established in memory of Dayne Kaufman. The scholarship is created to encourage students to pursue educational opportunities after their senior year of high school. Applicants must be graduating seniors from Deep Run High School who are in good scholastic standing and who have an established history of extra-curricular or community service participation. The award is to be used for tuition, books or other school related costs and will be paid directly to the educational institution.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Be a senior planning to pursue a diploma from an accredited college or university.
• Be a permanent U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident at the time of application.
• Possess a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher.
• Submit evidence of a commitment to a college or university.*

*Criteria denotes primary focus

The Carol L. Kenzer Memorial Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship established in memory of Carol L. Kenzer, who taught social studies for 24 years in North Carolina, Utah, and Virginia, including the last 10 years of her life at Moody Middle School in Henrico County.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Have attended and completed the International Baccalaureate program at Moody Middle School
• Presently be attending college or be a high school senior planning to attend a four-year college or university

The $1,500 Ann M. Martin Learning for Life Scholarship, presented by the Henrico County Public School Librarians and the Henrico Education Foundation, is made possible by the HCPS librarians’ donation of funds as recipients of AASL’s 2011 National School Library Program of the Year. The scholarship provides financial support to Henrico County graduates planning to pursue further study or training beyond high school. The scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated a commitment to the promotion of libraries and literacy. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, books, or other school related costs and will be paid directly to the recipient’s educational institution of choice.

The scholarship screening committee may request an interview with final candidates.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Be a senior planning to pursue further study or training beyond high school
• Be pursuing a Standard or Advanced Studies diploma
• Demonstrate a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Be enrolled in Henrico County Public Schools for at least 3 years
• Submit evidence of a commitment to the promotion of libraries and literacy

The Patricia Elaine Reynolds Scholarship for $1,000 was established to support Douglas S. Freeman High School high school graduates to pursue further study or training at an accredited two year or four year institution or trade school. Patricia was a Freeman Graduate herself and the first ever female recipient of the Athlete of the Year award! Scholarship funds may be used by the recipient for tuition, books, or other school-related costs that the recipient chooses. The scholarship funds will be paid directly into a Virginia 529 education account for the benefit and use of the award recipient.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Be a female senior Varsity athlete planning to pursue further study or training beyond high school;
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be pursuing a Standard or Advanced Studies diploma;
• Demonstrate a minimum GPA of 2.75;
• Be enrolled in public school in Douglas S. Freeman High School at the time of application*;

The Lara Teague Curry Memorial Scholarship for $1,000 was established to support Douglas S. Freeman High School graduates to pursue further study or training at an accredited two year or four-year institution or trade school. Scholarship funds may be used by the recipient for tuition, books, or other school-related costs that the recipient

chooses. The scholarship funds will be paid directly into a Virginia 529 education account for the benefit and use of the award recipient.

ELIGILIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Be a senior planning to pursue further study or training beyond high school;
• Be pursuing a Standard or Advanced Studies diploma;
• Demonstrate a minimum GPA of 3.0;
• Be enrolled in Douglas S. Freeman High School and received instruction from Lara Teague Curry.